Introduction
Maria Suzette Sevilla Ranillo (born January 11, 1961), is a Filpina actress who started at the age of 12 as an actress with the screen name, Nadia Veloso. She is well known for her awards and successes in film, television and theater.
Biography
Born in Cebu City, Philippines to actors' Mat Ranillo, Jr. and Gloria Sevilla (who later wed Amado Cortez). Her siblings are Maria Lilibeth Sevilla Ranillo a.k.a. Bebet Ranillo DeRivera, Matias Archibald Sevilla Ranillo III, to his friends and family "Archie," (a.k.a. Mat Ranillo III), Matias Jonathan Sevilla Ranillo IV a.k.a. Jojo Ranillo, Matias Bonifacio Sevilla Ranillo V a.k.a. Dandin Ranillo, Matias Junius Ferdinand Sevilla Ranillo VI a.k.a. Juni Ging Ranillo and Czareanah Mari Sevilla Cortez a.k.a. Inah Cortez Do.
Theater
- Kanser ("Noli Me Tangere"). Role: Sisa. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1990–1992; 2003–2004.
- Kristo. Role: Veronica / Weeping Women. Folk Arts Theatre, Philippines. 1994–1999.
- El Filibusterismo. Role: Juli. Metropolitan Theatre/Little CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines). 1992–1994.
- Florante at Laura". Role: Laura. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1992.
- Bong Bong at Kris. Role: Ate Guy. Ateneo Graduate School, Philippines. 1991.
Television
- 2019 The Better Woman (TV series) as Corina "Coring" Magpugay
- 2019 Kadenang Ginto as Pilar
- 2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Dely
- 2015 Nathaniel as aunt of Rachel
- 2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. (ABS–CBN)
- 2003 Pangako Sa 'Yo. (ABS–CBN)
- Sali-Salising Buhay ("Interwoven Lives")
- Lucia. (BBC). Directed by Mel Chonglo. 1992. Gawad CCP Best Drama for TV Awardee. Cannes Film Festival Best Docu-Drama Awardee.
Awards and nominations
Personal recognition
- 1996 Metro manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Trudis Liit" (Merdeka Films).
- 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Mulang Umawit ang Puso" (Viva Films).
- 1980 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Taga Sa Panahon" (Premiere Productions).
- 1979 Urian Best Actress Nominee. "Aliw" /(Pleasure) (Seven Stars Production).
- 1975 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Awardee. "Gimingaw Ako" (Kampilan Films).
Recognition of projects
- 1997. Metro Manila Film Festival 2nd Best Picture, Best Story, Best Theme Song, and Best Supporting Actress. "Babae" ("Woman").
- 1996 Film Academy of the Philippines Best Picture Nominee. "Kristo" (CineSuerte).
- 1995 Entry to Toronto Film Festival (Canada). "Segurista" (Neo Films).
- 1992 Cannes Film Festival Best Docu-Drama Awardee. Gawad CCP Best Drama for TV Awardee. "Lucia". (BBC). Directed by Mel Chonglo.
- 1981 FAMAS Best Picture Awardee. "Kumander Alibasbas"